GC for Parents - AOS and CP - Information Source

pleasetellmewhy said:
Had you thought about scheduling an infopass to seek some advise from uscis face to face.
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Thanks for your reminding!
I just took a quick look for scheduling the infopass, it was said that I need to choose a type of appointment.

1. Order from Immigration Court - If you were directed to us for processing based on an order from the Immigration Judge. You must bring all documents required in the post order instructions given to you by the court.


2.Case Processing Appointment - If you received a notice to go to your local office for further case processing.


3. EAD inquiry appointment - If your I-765 employment authorization application has been pending for more than 90 days.


4. Case Services follow-up appointment - If it has been over 45 days since you contacted NCSC and have not received a response to your inquiry. You must bring the Service Request ID Number related to your inquiry to the appointment.

I am not sure which one should I choose? sorry for the naive question.
 
Wim said:
Hello all, I'm very new to this forum. Could anyone please give me some advices? I sent in I-130 on Sep. 9 (last month) to petition to get a greencard for my mom while she's here on a tourist visa. At the time I submitted I-130, I hadn't known I could have sent in I-485 at the same time. I've already received the receipt for I-130. My mom's I-94 will expire at the end of Febuary and I'm quite worried about the timeline. Should I have my mom send in I-485 now, eventhough my I-130 is still pending? Thanks a lot in advance.
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One of my friend forgot to file 485 with 130, and he had to wait for 130 to get approved, and worried about his parents' status for sometime, don't know if the rule changed though?
 
Thanks for your reply. For your friend's info., I've just called and talked to USCIS customer rep. and the lady said I could have my mom file I-485 with a copy of I-130 notice of receipt so they can relate her I-485 to my I-130.
 
I-131 part 1 Q3. class of admission

hello gurus,

Im on the process of filling up forms for aos what is the answer to I-131 part 1 Q3. class of admission. Thanks in advance

my best regards to all,
cell
 
Wim said:
Hello all, I'm very new to this forum. Could anyone please give me some advices? I sent in I-130 on Sep. 9 (last month) to petition to get a greencard for my mom while she's here on a tourist visa. At the time I submitted I-130, I hadn't known I could have sent in I-485 at the same time. I've already received the receipt for I-130. My mom's I-94 will expire at the end of Febuary and I'm quite worried about the timeline. Should I have my mom send in I-485 now, eventhough my I-130 is still pending? Thanks a lot in advance.
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Call USCIS and see what your options are or even make a infopass, I think you have a way to get around and correct the mistake.
 
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citizen08 said:
Thanks for your reminding!
I just took a quick look for scheduling the infopass, it was said that I need to choose a type of appointment.

1. Order from Immigration Court - If you were directed to us for processing based on an order from the Immigration Judge. You must bring all documents required in the post order instructions given to you by the court.


2.Case Processing Appointment - If you received a notice to go to your local office for further case processing.


3. EAD inquiry appointment - If your I-765 employment authorization application has been pending for more than 90 days.


4. Case Services follow-up appointment - If it has been over 45 days since you contacted NCSC and have not received a response to your inquiry. You must bring the Service Request ID Number related to your inquiry to the appointment.

I am not sure which one should I choose? sorry for the naive question.
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I will select 4.
 
andromeda2007 said:
Looking at ML's timeline for following:

08/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC
09/30/08 - LUD I-130 - Approval notice sent on 9/29
10/01/08 - LUD I-485 - Welcome letter sent on 9/30

Going by that, I assume that you should have it by now. But in ML's timeline you also have:

05/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
06/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date

So it actually took little over 4 months from notice date and 3.5 months from FP for I-130/I-485 to get approved. Now I am not saying this is how long it takes, but it is a data point from an actual case. You NOA is 6/20 & FP is 07/12. Does that mean you are behind ML by a month? May be .... so another guess will be by end of this month or early next month you should have approvals on I-130 and I-485.

In my case if I go by that data, I should have approvals by mid December. Again this is just a guess. Another complication in my case is that EAD/AP came only for mother and not for father, so that is worrying me more.

I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 - [SJC]
07/30/08: Exp mail (rcvd 07/31)
08/04/08: Checks cleared & notices mailed (rcvd 08/08)
08/27/08: FP (notice rcvd 08/12)
09/09/08: I-130 & I-485 transferred to CSC.
09/15/08: I-130 & I-485 pending at the office to which it was transferred. (LUD 9/16 & 9/17 with same message)
10/01/08: I-485 LUD (also 10/02 with same message)
10/02/08: I-131 approved (recv 10/11/08) - mother
10/03/08: I-765 card ordered (10/10/08 approval sent and rcvd 10/14/08) - mother
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Wow, that's a very detailed comparison, I guess I will wait till early next month based on your info.
 
Wim said:
Thanks for your reply. For your friend's info., I've just called and talked to USCIS customer rep. and the lady said I could have my mom file I-485 with a copy of I-130 notice of receipt so they can relate her I-485 to my I-130.
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That's great for you! and good to know it.
 
BM13 said:
Hi Guys;

I just called CSC center and confirmed with ISO that My dad's fingerprints were rejected. We already went twice to Newark office for his FP but somehow it's not coming clear.

My father is 67 years old and according to them because of the age his FP is not clear.

I just called FBI and they told me to contact Local Police Station and send the FP to West Virginia for Name records and they will take 3-4 weeks + $18 Fee.

I am not sure what will be the next RFE from INS for 3rd times FP ? Can I just go ahead and get the record from INS and submit to INS rather than waiting the letter from INS ?

I am still waiting for my dad's I-130 and I-485 approval.

My Timeline

This is for both my parents -
SENT 130, 485, 131, 765 on 2/27/2008
Received Receipt Notices - 03/5/2008
Completed FP on 3/27/2008
Received RFE for Birth Certificate on 3/19/2008
Sent RFE reponse on 3/31/2008
RFE response received by USCIS on 4/3/2008
LUD, Message and EMail from USCIS for 485 - RFE response received and case resumed - 04/06/2008
AP and EAD LUD - 06/2/2008
AP and EAD Approved Email - 6/20/2008
I-130 still Pending - LUD 8/8/08 (Father)
I-485 still Pending : LUD 8/8/08 (Father)
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Hi, BM13,
Have you checked with officer that your dad's name check clear or not?
I saw others cases, if name check clear, they will sent RFE right away if FP not clear to classify. Otherwise it should be wait until NC clear first then sent RFE for FP. And, how about I-131 for your father, approved?

Thanks!
 
Hi all,

(AOS for dad).

Greatly appreciate your help.

I'm getting some documents together in India. Do you have a format for a non-availability certificate?

Also, (Andromeda), my dad's stay finishes on Feb-21. He would
like to leave for India then. But I would not like to file
the I-131 now if I can help it, to avoid any needless delays.
Are there any rules that say that once a GC is approved, a person needs
to stay here for a specific period of time after that?

Also, could I have him take his medical exam while he is visiting with me?
I will be submitting the paperwork in about 20 days after I receive some
documents from India. My dad will be leaving in a week's time to
go to my relative's place. I heard that the medical exam is valid for
one year?

Thanks.
 
How soon will USCIS inform if FP is required again

My mother's FP was done on Sep 20, but when the FP was done, the percentage screen which displays if FP is good was mostly between 40-60% and when talking to the Supervisor he said that due to her age its like that. He also mentioned its probable that she may have to get her FP done again.

I called FBI last week of Sep and they informed that they have forwarded the results to USCIS, since I haven't heard anything, I suspect it should be ok right? Did anyone have similar experience?

Thanks
Kumar

8/27/08 - Mother's I-130/I-485/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
8/28/08 - Delivered by FedEx to Chicago Lockbox
9/02/08 - Notice dates for all notices
9/06/08 - Received notices for I-130/I-485/I-131
9/08/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
9/20/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
9/22/08 - LUD - I-130 and I-485 Transfered to CSC.
09/30/08 - Received notice that I-485/I-130 transferred to CSC.
10/06/08 - LUD - I-130 and I-485 Transferred and now in CSC
 
mkumar1970 said:
My mother's FP was done on Sep 20, but when the FP was done, the percentage screen which displays if FP is good was mostly between 40-60% and when talking to the Supervisor he said that due to her age its like that. He also mentioned its probable that she may have to get her FP done again.

I called FBI last week of Sep and they informed that they have forwarded the results to USCIS, since I haven't heard anything, I suspect it should be ok right? Did anyone have similar experience?

Thanks
Kumar

8/27/08 - Mother's I-130/I-485/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
8/28/08 - Delivered by FedEx to Chicago Lockbox
9/02/08 - Notice dates for all notices
9/06/08 - Received notices for I-130/I-485/I-131
9/08/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
9/20/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
9/22/08 - LUD - I-130 and I-485 Transfered to CSC.
09/30/08 - Received notice that I-485/I-130 transferred to CSC.
10/06/08 - LUD - I-130 and I-485 Transferred and now in CSC
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Hi, Kumar,
Your mom's FP should be OK, usually if the first FP not clear, they will inform you to re-do it within about 2 weeks.
 
where to file i-130, i-131 and i-485

I am currently residing in Canada. My mother is in US with a visitor visa. I am applying her for green card. Where should I file my application for i-130, i-131 and i-485?

I know that if I file just i-130 alone then I can file it in US consulate in Canada, but I am not sure if they also accept application for i-131 and i-485. I email to ask the consulate, but they prefer to just point to the USCIS website instead of answering a simple question. I am filing all i-130, i-131 and i-485 altogether at the same time, so should I file with the US consulate in Canada, or I have to file it with USCIS in US.
 
peace22 said:
Hi all,

(AOS for dad).

Greatly appreciate your help.

I'm getting some documents together in India. Do you have a format for a non-availability certificate?
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I didnt had one, but see if this helps


Also, (Andromeda), my dad's stay finishes on Feb-21. He would
like to leave for India then. But I would not like to file
the I-131 now if I can help it, to avoid any needless delays.
Are there any rules that say that once a GC is approved, a person needs
to stay here for a specific period of time after that?
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What if his GC doesn't come by the time he leaves? In that case how will he re-enter? Dont leave the country while AOS is pending w/o approved I-131. Also I-131 wont delay GC. After GC yes he can travel.

Also, could I have him take his medical exam while he is visiting with me?
I will be submitting the paperwork in about 20 days after I receive some
documents from India. My dad will be leaving in a week's time to
go to my relative's place. I heard that the medical exam is valid for
one year?

Thanks.
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I think yes its valid for an year. If not an year, 100% more than couple of months. Still check for rules.
 
belkin said:
I am currently residing in Canada. My mother is in US with a visitor visa. I am applying her for green card. Where should I file my application for i-130, i-131 and i-485?

I know that if I file just i-130 alone then I can file it in US consulate in Canada, but I am not sure if they also accept application for i-131 and i-485. I email to ask the consulate, but they prefer to just point to the USCIS website instead of answering a simple question. I am filing all i-130, i-131 and i-485 altogether at the same time, so should I file with the US consulate in Canada, or I have to file it with USCIS in US.
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I-130 instructions have the Chicago lockbox address where u can concurrently send I-130 & I-485 with I-131/I-765.
 
Can someone give procedure with phone numbers:
1) How and/or where to call to see if Name Check (NC) is cleared or pending.
2) How and/or where to call to see if Finger Prints (FP) is clear or not.
Looks like my father's case is stuck somewhere (either NC or FP), where as mother's case is proceeding fine.


I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 - [SJC]
07/30/08: Exp mail (rcvd 07/31)
08/04/08: Checks cleared & notices mailed (rcvd 08/08)
08/27/08: FP (notice rcvd 08/12)
09/09/08: I-130 & I-485 transferred to CSC.
09/15/08: I-130 & I-485 pending at the office to which it was transferred. (LUD 9/16 & 9/17 with same message)
10/01/08: I-485 LUD (also 10/02 with same message)
10/02/08: I-131 approved (recv 10/11/08) - mother
10/03/08: I-765 card ordered (10/10/08 approval sent and rcvd 10/14/08) - mother
 
andromeda2007 said:
Can someone give procedure with phone numbers:
1) How and/or where to call to see if Name Check (NC) is cleared or pending.
2) How and/or where to call to see if Finger Prints (FP) is clear or not.
Looks like my father's case is stuck somewhere (either NC or FP), where as mother's case is proceeding fine.


I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 - [SJC]
07/30/08: Exp mail (rcvd 07/31)
08/04/08: Checks cleared & notices mailed (rcvd 08/08)
08/27/08: FP (notice rcvd 08/12)
09/09/08: I-130 & I-485 transferred to CSC.
09/15/08: I-130 & I-485 pending at the office to which it was transferred. (LUD 9/16 & 9/17 with same message)
10/01/08: I-485 LUD (also 10/02 with same message)
10/02/08: I-131 approved (recv 10/11/08) - mother
10/03/08: I-765 card ordered (10/10/08 approval sent and rcvd 10/14/08) - mother
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Why not schedule a infopass? I am scheduling one on 11/07 and see what USCIS have to say about it.
 
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